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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.93, 5,407.16 and 1,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.93, 5,407.16 and 1,870.29 is: 2,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.93 : 5,407.16 = 1,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.93/5,407.16 = 1,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.93x = 5,407.16 × 1,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.93x = 10,112,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,947.92/3,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.75

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